{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering","outOfStateSupporters":67.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9699285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for getting this essential tool into our classroom. There have been so many uses for it already and more to come. \r\n\r\nStudents have used this IPAD as part of their coffee cart business. They are able to take staff orders and print receipts for customers. This has made them feel more \"grown up\"\r\nAnd that they work in a actual business. \r\n\r\nWe have also used the Ipad for student learning and data taking. 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No student should ever have to worry about a snack when they need it. Without donors like you this would not be a reality in my classroom. We are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758546570495,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-healthy-minds/9730857/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9634175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. We have been looking for new ways to integrate current events into our learning. The students love learning about new topics as well as the section about jobs. The Time for Kids has so many great features that we can incorporate weekly into our daily lessons. \r\nHaving kid friendly materials that are on different levels is also very helpful. Every student has access to materials at their level. \r\n\r\nWe thank you for choosing our classroom to support. Our students are so thankful of these resources!","fullyFundedDate":1757351334670,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-lead-intergrating-news-literacy/9634175/","projectTitle":"Read to Lead: Intergrating News Literacy into Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9745682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Having this card has allowed for me to purchase alternative materials for my students in other content areas. \r\n\r\nHaving access to the materials helps me modify for my students. This gives them access to classes and makes them feel so much better about being in classes. \r\n\r\nMy students are so appreciative of having donors that support their education. It means so much to them and me to have the materials we need to learn. 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Having the right supplies to do what we need to do will make a huge difference in so many students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1760734112999,"projectUrl":"project/busy-baristas-cafe/9819366/","projectTitle":"Busy Baristas Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9713946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fund our thermal sticker maker. This will help us print labels faster for our student run coffee shop. \r\nOver the years we have had to purchase all of our stickers pre-made. This printer allow us to customize our stickers with logo. Game Changer!\r\n\r\nOur student run coffee shop has been a true success because of donors like you. Having access to materials outside of your typical school supply has enhanced my students learning outcomes. Their successes can be seen outside our walls as well. We thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758046206480,"projectUrl":"project/busy-baristas-cafe/9713946/","projectTitle":"Busy Baristas Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9634231,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! This project allowed for us to replace our broken stools in our learning lab. Now every student has a safe place to sit for our community events. \r\nWe appreciate supporters like you for helping us bring essential learning tools into our classroom. Our classroom is truly a magical place because of your donation. The students needs over the years have changed and having Donors Choose has allowed for me to be able to get new items based on students needs\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757504686005,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-choices-in-our-classroom/9634231/","projectTitle":"Flexible Choices in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9755375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this amazing piece of kitchen machinery into our classroom. Having access to this allows more students to be able to participate in our cafe. Our student engagement goes up when we have the right tools for learning.\r\nOur coffee shop started as a very small enterprise 5 years ago. Now we have a big business with a full dessert menu. This mixer will allow us to do more complicated recipes as well. The students are so excited to be able to share more great treats with our staff.\r\nThank you again for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1758821143532,"projectUrl":"project/busy-baristas-cafe/9755375/","projectTitle":"Busy Baristas Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":10006830,"projectId":9286996,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous and helpful donation of wobbly chair feet! I initially had only 2 chairs with the feet, which were so popular that students were racing into the room to grab them. This created its own set of problems. Now, with enough feet to go on all of my stools, everyone can sit and move as needed.\r\n\r\nThe feet give the stools the feeling of air in shoes. What is nice about them is if students don't move around in them they act as regular chairs. But, for students who need to move and would frequently fall off of the stools, they are now able to burn that energy without risk of injury.\r\n\r\nEven staff who have come into the room have commented on them. 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We have transformed a book closet into a functioning learning space. Students love the new room and the little things to make it a safe space.\r\nTheir favorite piece has been the cart where we can demo our weekly baking projects. Our goal will be to film how to videos for our school community. The students are excited to be able to show off our new room. It has really helped them build and extend our community.","fullyFundedDate":1758321468243,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-our-middle-school-lea/9719577/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for our Middle School Learning Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7965542_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755306931614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsseals215"},{"teacherId":7965542,"projectId":9644671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get alternative materials for our learners. We were in need of modified resources for our learners who need to learn in alternative ways. Having resources for history and reading comprehension is so helpful in our learning community! Students have enjoyed adding these resources to their daily routines. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate all the support from all of our donors. Without you our classroom would not be the magical place that it is! 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